Placed at opposite ends of the chassis and managing power independently to each axle, the two electric motors produce 120 kW (163 PS/161 hp) each for a total of 240 kW (326 PS/322 hp) and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) of instantly available torque.

Factor in the low weight of 2,690 lbs (1,220 kg) made possible by the carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and the electric racer goes from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, a 50 percent improvement over the previous-gen Leaf Nismo RC.

Nissan claims the new AWD system gives the Leaf Nismo RC “outstanding cornering prowess,” which is something one expects from a race car. In the Leaf’s case, that’s due to the instant torque supply being channeled to the tire with the highest amount of grip for improved cornering performance.

Styling-wise, the EV racer features a totally redesigned front end featuring Nissan’s signature V-motion grille and a long hood. Sitting glued to the ground, the race car seems like it’s in constant motion, thanks also to the silver-and-black livery with Nismo red accents.

If only Nissan built a road-going Leaf looking half as nice as this racer, we guess that it’d get lots of orders. But the ordinary Leaf is doing just fine, so this will probably never happen.